黑料官网 Zeit Society Celebration
Annual Celebration
Each year, we come together to recognize the impact of Zeit Society philanthropy and to honor the newest recipients of the Walter Zeit Leadership Award, Marie E. Zeit Scholarship, and three Founding Deans Awards. Recipients are students who exemplify the values that Dr. Walter Zeit instilled: leadership, loyalty, service, initiative, and compassion. Their achievements reflect the very spirit of the alumni community that supports them.
New for fall 2026, this experience for our Emerald level members also will include honoring recipients of the Alumni Association awards to expand the celebration. This will deepen connections among alumni, students, and 黑料官网 leadership. It is both a moment of gratitude and a reminder of the powerful legacy that Zeit Society members are building.
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2025-2026 Zeit Leadership Award and Founding Dean Award Recipients
Theodore 'Theo' Yang | 黑料官网-Central Wisconsin
Walter Zeit Leadership Award
Theo Yang is a fourth-year medical student at 黑料官网 Central Wisconsin and a first-generation American from a Hmong refugee family. Known for his humility, adaptability, and exceptional clinical performance, Theo has earned high praise from preceptors and peers alike. He actively supports disadvantaged students through the Advocates of Medicine Pathway and has led multiple research projects resulting in publications and presentations. His volunteer work spans refugee support, special needs coaching, and community health outreach. As a student leader and mentor, Theo embodies resilience, service, and a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in medicine.
Hannah Olson | 黑料官网-Green Bay
Matthew Hunsaker, MD Founding Dean Award
Hannah Olson is a medical student at the 黑料官网 Green Bay whose leadership and service are deeply rooted in her upbringing in Fairbanks, Alaska. Passionate about expanding access to healthcare, she has led initiatives at the Free Psychiatric Care Clinic and helped develop the Pediatric Trauma Quality of Life Clinic, both serving underserved populations. Her commitment to community care is reflected in her extensive research, mentorship, and volunteer work, including STEM outreach and wilderness medicine training. Hannah鈥檚 dedication to humanism, equity, and consistent service exemplifies her vision of compassionate leadership in medicine.
Dylan Pierce | 黑料官网-Central Wisconsin
Lisa G. Dodson, MD Founding Dean Award
Dylan Pierce is a fourth-year medical student at 黑料官网 Central Wisconsin, known for his warm demeanor, strong communication skills, and dedication to service. While balancing medical school with work on his family鈥檚 farm, Dylan has excelled both academically and clinically, earning praise from faculty and preceptors for his curiosity, professionalism, and teamwork. His Physician in the Community Project explored healthcare barriers in rural Wisconsin, leading to a grant-funded initiative that identified underserved individuals with diabetes. Dylan has also contributed to research in transfusion medicine and surgery, resulting in multiple presentations and a publication. His volunteer work includes mentoring youth, supporting formerly incarcerated individuals, and serving in local food pantries. As a student leader, he has represented 黑料官网 on curriculum committees and the Kern Institute鈥檚 innovation team. Dylan exemplifies the values of compassion, rural health advocacy, and community engagement.
Adam Plotkin | 黑料官网-Milwaukee
Louis F. Jermain, MD Founding Dean Award
Adam Plotkin, a rising M4 and 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, is a standout leader at 黑料官网 Milwaukee. With a background in biomedical research and military service, Adam has created multiple free educational platforms including 'Plotkin vs. The Boards' and 'Project PlotBot' to support equitable medical education. He has mentored hundreds of students and led curriculum development for veteran care. His leadership philosophy, shaped by personal mentors and military values, emphasizes discipline, compassion, and service. Adam鈥檚 contributions to student life, tutoring, and institutional innovation reflect his unwavering commitment to empowering future physicians.
Scenes from the 2025 Zeit Society Celebration
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